Most writers flinch at the thought of being completely honest about themselves. So absolute honesty is what marks the true modern.

The need to prove who you are will vanish once you know who you are.

Ein ehrlicher Mann mag stecken, in welchem Kleide er will, man muss ihn lieben.

Never hesitate to tell the truth as you see it.

A make believe life doesn’t win friends and influence people. It bores the crap out of those living the dream.

Hypocrites get offended by the truth.

Being honest may not get you many friends but it’ll always get you the right ones.

Clare’s been called a lot of things- smart and funny, driven and talented- but memorable certainly isn’t one of them. The most important things about her- the ones she’s most proud of- are apparent only...

She hadn’t lied. She hadn’t betrayed anyone’s trust; still, she felt she had done something wrong. Or rather, she had not yet done the right thing. Was there a difference between these two sins?

True honesty is what you are willing to admit to yourself without judgement!

From what I’ve witness, honesty didn’t really make anyone happy. The truth was a punch to the gut, and while you were falling, a knee to the face, then you could lie on the floor...

No matter how many thousands friends you’ve had, or even more likes you’ve got, but if you do not enjoy being yourself, then you just keep lying to yourself and unto others as well.

If she knew me as I really am she would despise me, and certainly not aid or abet my evil designs. To veil their vices from the sight of the good is the only resource...

Honesty and integrity are by far the most important assets of an entrepreneur.

Keeping secrets from your father will only lead to trouble.

I have made up my mind to say my say. I shall do it kindly, distinctly; but I am going to do it. I know there are thousands of men who substantially agree with me,...

When you don’t have honesty in love then there is no communication. Honesty is improvisation of the heart; anything less is a well thought out and rehearsed script.

Honesty is vulnerability. Sadly, not everyone can handle someone’s honesty. However, lying allows people to be comfortable.

Most often people seek in life occasions for persisting in their opinions rather than for educating themselves.

A liar only uses the truth when they want their lies to sound truthful.

My past conduct was so transparent and so honest that when my enemies spread rumours about me nobody believed them.

Simplicity is not leading a very simple life with bountiful wealth and luxury that one can lay hands on, but building no desire to have surplus resources in spite of living in abject penury situations.

I know a lie when I hear one.

Take a moment to reflect on your life. If you are not satisfied with your reflection, then make adjustments. It’s never too late to live the life of your dreams. Believe in your ability to...

Never chase a person, because if they want to be in your life, they will. It amazes me how people go out their way for someone who does nothing for them, doesn’t encourage or support...

For the wise have always known that no one can make much of his life until self-searching has become a regular habit, until he is able to admit and accept what he finds, and until...

See that the mind is honest, first; the rest may follow or not as God wills. [That] the fundamental treason to the mind … is the one fundamental treason which the scholar’s mind must not...

There’s probably no one so easily bribed, but he lacks even the fundamental honesty of honorable corruption. He doesn’t stay bribed; not for any sum.

England has her Stratford, Scotland has her Alloway, and America, too, has her Dresden. For there, on August 11, 1833, was born the greatest and noblest of the Western World; an immense personality, — unique,...

Honesty. Sobriety. My virginity. No way to regain the first two, I almost gave away the last.

Under fun’s new administration, writing fiction becomes a way to go deep inside yourself and illuminate precisely the stuff you don’t want to see or let anyone else see, and this stuff usually turns out...

You may work with 100% capacity every day and may not be seen by anybody for recommendation. This does not mean you should give up! The day you will decide to work at 40% may...

No man means all he says, and yet very few say all they mean, for words are slippery and thought is viscous.

She made him feel guilty at times. The problem was that she was so honest herself, almost transparent. It seemed criminal to be deceiving her.

When a man really tells the truth, the first truth he tells is that he himself is a liar.

There is nothing to be found in human eyes, and that is their terrifying and dolorous enigma, their abominable and delusive charm. There is nothing but that which we put there ourselves. That is why...

All the other children at my school are stupid. Except I’m not meant to call them stupid, even though this is what they are.

I lie without a mask, thus I am an honest man.

if only you could see through my eyes at the life that I’ve lived and if only you could think through my thoughts & hear every word that was said and seen and how it...

The truth may not set you free, but used carefully, it can confuse the hell out of your enemies.

Honest differences are often a healthy sign of progress.

Literature, like magic, has always been about the handling of secrets, about the pain, the destruction, and the marvelous liberation that can result when they are revealed. Telling the truth when the truth matters most...

… tried praying for him …but I couldn’t. I just couldn’t. Don’t as me why. I hoped that he was okay, but I couldn’t summon the strength to pray for it.

I’d rather just be me. Feel comfortable in my own skin and be able to speak my mind without having to carry a damned thesaurus. Sure doesn’t seem worth giving up who you are to...

Life becomes much more easier when we do what we say and when we say what we do. Having courage to be ourselves is a gateway to freedom and happiness.

If I’m to have a character that others admire, I need to focus on developing that character. I need to make decisions that are honorable and honest. I need to focus on others rather than...

When we turn around & come face to face with our destiny, we discover that words (spoken) are not enough. I know so many people who are brilliant speakers but are quite incapable of practising...

It takes strength and courage to admit the truth.

A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices.

Of course you have passions and talents. Of course you have some purpose in the world. Your emotions are guiding you towards it. Each time you discover something that you like or something that you...